What is the cheapest way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sochi Airport (AER) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sochi Airport and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sochi Bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station and Rize bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

The distance between Sochi Airport (AER) and Istanbul is 993 km. The road distance is 2507.1 km.

How do I travel from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul bus from?

Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, depart from Sochi Bus station.

Bus or fly from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, arrive at Krasnodar-1 Bus station.

Can I drive from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul is 2507 km. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4439+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Istanbul
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1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)plane AER - IST
2h 36m
₺2,870–14,874
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Rize bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rize bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 2h
₺6,141–9,504
Drive 2,507.1 km
1. Drive from Sochi Airport (AER) to Istanbulcar 2,507.1 km
34h 18m
₺14,054–20,300
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AER - SAW
5h 33m
₺4,002–18,512
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adler to Maykoptrain
2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
2d 2h
₺5,752–6,392

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 993.3 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Sochi Airport (AER), Russia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Azimuth, IrAero, and two other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sochi Airport to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sochi Bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, and Rize bus station in around 2d 2h.

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